An advocate has advice and a forecast for the sector as entrepreneurs navigate a pandemic that remains in flux.
Read Elliot's entire interview on Crain's Chicago Business by clicking HERE.
Procurement Bidding Reform Passes both the Illinois House and Senate!
Read S.B. 2192 SB 2192 FACT SHEET Increasing Access to Government Contracts for Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses SB 2192 View the Press Release on SB 2192 The SBAC is excited to announce legislation that will increase access to government contracts for small, minority, and women-owned businesses has passed both the Illinois House and Senate!…
Reduce Recidivism and Grow the Workforce
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Support Outdoor Dining in Chicago
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